Indonesia’s consumer prices rose 0.22 percent from September to October 2026, Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) said at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, November 2. Year on year, inflation stood at 3.23 percent, and year to date it was 2.40 percent.
Red chili drives the monthly rise
Red chili was the main driver, accounting for 59 percent of monthly inflation. Its contribution was 0.13 percent, Ateng Hartono, BPS Deputy for Statistics, Distribution and Services, said. Cayenne pepper added 0.05 percent and tomato 0.04 percent.
The food, beverages and tobacco group rose 0.51 percent and contributed 0.15 percent to the headline figure. Air transport fares added 0.01 percent.
Production declines in producing regions
Red chili prices rose amid production declines in several producing regions, notably East Lombok, Cianjur and Banyuwangi. Cayenne pepper output fell in Jember, Sampang and Brebes.
Production increases were recorded for red chili in Aceh Tengah, Kulon Progo and Kerinci, and for cayenne pepper in Situbondo, East Lombok and Aceh Tengah.
Deflation in personal care
The personal care and other services group fell 0.06 percent. Lower jewelry gold prices subtracted 0.01 percent from the headline figure.
The consumer price index rose to 112.56 in October from 112.31 in September.
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Source: Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS)
